A/C removal - any tips???

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 2, 2009, 06:36 PM

** I've done the search and have not found a thread providing comprehensive instructions. **

I plan on removing the A/C system from my Evo IX SE. I've removed an A/C before, and ended up doing some butcher work and would prefer to keep the A/C system from my Evo in-tact and still usable (either to myself or somebody else if I sell the components).

With that said, could somebody please provide me with some tips? I will be taking my Evo to a dealership to have the freon legally removed, so that isn't a concern/issue.

Thanks in advance for your help!

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 6, 2009, 11:12 AM

...crickets...

Creamo3 · Aug 6, 2009, 11:54 AM

It's pretty easy and these are the rough steps I took to do it.

1. Release Freon
2. Drain / Pull Radiator
3. Release tension on accessory belt and pull old belt (1/2" drive & allen key)
4. Unbolt a/c lines on firewall 1 x 10mm bolt and lines on passenger side
5. Unbolt 2 x 12mm lines on a/c condenser
6. Pull out a/c radiator behind coolant radiator
7. Remove 4 x 12mm bolts holding a/c condenser
8. Remove bracket holding a/c condenser to the block (3 x 14mm bolts)
9. Replace old accessory belt w/ shorter belt
10. Replace Radiator and fill back up

I think that's everything in a nutshell

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 6, 2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Creamo3

It's pretty easy and these are the rough steps I took to do it.

1. Release Freon
2. Drain / Pull Radiator
3. Release tension on accessory belt and pull old belt (1/2" drive & allen key)
4. Unbolt a/c lines on firewall 1 x 10mm bolt and lines on passenger side
5. Unbolt 2 x 12mm lines on a/c condenser
6. Pull out a/c radiator behind coolant radiator
7. Remove 4 x 12mm bolts holding a/c condenser
8. Remove bracket holding a/c condenser to the block (3 x 14mm bolts)
9. Replace old accessory belt w/ shorter belt
10. Replace Radiator and fill back up

I think that's everything in a nutshell

Thanks for that info! When I did an a/c removal on my S2000 I didn't have to pull the radiator. Is it not possible to get to the coolant radiator without removing the radiator? If not, that may be the time to upgrade to the CBRD mini radiator.

Do you know off hand what the part number is for the shorter accessory belt?

Creamo3 · Aug 7, 2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sEvoIXnTurboS2k

Thanks for that info! When I did an a/c removal on my S2000 I didn't have to pull the radiator. Is it not possible to get to the coolant radiator without removing the radiator? If not, that may be the time to upgrade to the CBRD mini radiator.

Do you know off hand what the part number is for the shorter accessory belt?

You will replace your coolant radiator once you remove the a/c radiator if that's what you're asking. There is no way to remove the a/c radiator without moving the coolant radiator out of the way. Removing the radiator is easy to do; on the lower passenger side of the radiator there is a drain plug that you loosen w/ a 10mm socket and you can drain all the coolant into a bucket if you have the car jacked up. The a/c radiator sits right behind the coolant radiator and is held in by 2 bolts I believe.

The NAPA part # for the belt is 060569.

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 7, 2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Creamo3

You will replace your coolant radiator once you remove the a/c radiator if that's what you're asking. There is no way to remove the a/c radiator without moving the coolant radiator out of the way. Removing the radiator is easy to do; on the lower passenger side of the radiator there is a drain plug that you loosen w/ a 10mm socket and you can drain all the coolant into a bucket if you have the car jacked up. The a/c radiator sits right behind the coolant radiator and is held in by 2 bolts I believe.

The NAPA part # for the belt is 060569.

Thanks for that info!

r.m.s. · Aug 7, 2009, 06:44 AM

Its called a condenser. Not a "coolant radiator". And if I may... You do know how bad that is for the enviroment right?! Freon can only legally be pumped into a recovery unit by a certified tech! Thats a huge green house gas.

However... I don't believe you have freon in your car, its probably a type of R134a. Call the service desk at your dealership.

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 7, 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by r.m.s.

Its called a condenser. Not a "coolant radiator". And if I may... You do know how bad that is for the enviroment right?! Freon can only legally be pumped into a recovery unit by a certified tech! Thats a huge green house gas.

However... I don't believe you have freon in your car, its probably a type of R134a. Call the service desk at your dealership.

Who stated that they did (or were going to) vent the freon to the atmosphere? I will be taking the car to the dealership to have them discharge the system.

Creamo3 · Aug 7, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by r.m.s.

Its called a condenser. Not a "coolant radiator". And if I may... You do know how bad that is for the enviroment right?! Freon can only legally be pumped into a recovery unit by a certified tech! Thats a huge green house gas.

However... I don't believe you have freon in your car, its probably a type of R134a. Call the service desk at your dealership.

Actually I was referring to the radiator that circulates coolant, nice try though

and who said he should vent to the atmoshpere? Now go rinse the sand from your vag unless you have some useful input

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 10, 2009, 09:35 AM

For those of you who removed their a/c, what did you do with the associated electrical connectors?

evofabulous · Aug 13, 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Creamo3

It's pretty easy and these are the rough steps I took to do it.

1. Release Freon
2. Drain / Pull Radiator
3. Release tension on accessory belt and pull old belt (1/2" drive & allen key)
4. Unbolt a/c lines on firewall 1 x 10mm bolt and lines on passenger side
5. Unbolt 2 x 12mm lines on a/c condenser
6. Pull out a/c radiator behind coolant radiator
7. Remove 4 x 12mm bolts holding a/c condenser
8. Remove bracket holding a/c condenser to the block (3 x 14mm bolts)
9. Replace old accessory belt w/ shorter belt
10. Replace Radiator and fill back up

I think that's everything in a nutshell

11. send me your ac condenser because i really need it

fitbikedominick · Aug 28, 2009, 12:20 PM

i am also going to be taking my a/c out and dont know what to do with the connectors. I was just gunna tape them off and tuck them somewhere most likly

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 28, 2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fitbikedominick

i am also going to be taking my a/c out and dont know what to do with the connectors. I was just gunna tape them off and tuck them somewhere most likly

That's probably what I will do. Don't want to do anything permanent like cut them off. The a/c system could be re-installed at a future date if desired, but if I cut the connectors off it would become a PITA to add them back in.

rdwngs44 · Aug 30, 2009, 11:23 AM

has anyone gone to the dealer to release the freon? or can we go somewhere else?

sEvoIXnTurboS2k · Aug 30, 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rdwngs44

has anyone gone to the dealer to release the freon? or can we go somewhere else?

I took my S2000 to the dealership to have the freon released prior to removing the a/c, and I will be taking my Evo to the dealership as well. I think they charge around $75.